NEW APPLICATION / EXTENSION:

Application Eligibility:

1.Application is open to all Malaysian and International citizens who are already offered to study in a Masters (by research) or PhD programme at UPM for Second Semester 2017/2018.

2.Application is also open to UPM students who are currently enrolled in a Masters (by research) or PhD programme. However, they need to fulfil the following condition:

i)Registered as a UPM student and the current status of study must be in “Good Standing”.

ii)A student with “Probation” status or defers his/her study is not eligible to apply.

3.Each application must obtain an approval from the Advisor/Chairman of the Supervisory Committee and/or Head of Research Project and Dean of Faculty/Director of Institute.

4.This scholarship is funded by the Supervisor/Chairman/Member of the Supervisory Committe’s research grant.The research grant must have a balance of at least RM10, 000.00 at the time of appointment of GRA. For newly approved research grant or where the money has yet to be transferred to the research grant account, applicant must also attach the following documents with his/her application:

i)Copy of Research Grant Approval Letter;

ii)Validation letter from the Head of Research Project stating when the research money is estimated to be received.

5.A successful applicant is not allowed to receive any other financial support or scholarship/fellowship, and should not be engaged in any type of employment.

6.Applicant’s number of semesters must not exceed:

i)Masters : 4 semesters.

ii)PhD : 6 semesters.

Incentives for Successful Applicants:

a)Monthly allowance (depending on total no. of hours allocated for assisting in teaching).

Note: Grants are not allowed to finance GRA under "RUGS" for students. If any information given is found to be incorrect, the scholarship will be terminated and the student is required to refund the full amount of fee and allowance given.